Moving to Sudan from Nigeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nigeria to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Nigeria to Sudan.

Living there in 2020
20,508 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Nigeria live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
SD
19.6

Nigeria performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NG
$260
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NG
77.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Nigeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NG
0.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NG
9.7%
SD
118.7%

Nigeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NG
3.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
SD
$2,800

Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NG
61.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
SD
42.3

Sudan generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in literacy rate.

Data: Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Abuja Rain: 48.1 in/yr (1221 mm)
91° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abuja Khartoum
Jan–Mar 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Abuja Khartoum
Jan 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria and Sudan. To live, work, or study long-term in Sudan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sudan's immigration authority.

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Nigeria passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Nigeria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sudan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Nigeria performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Nigeria?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Nigeria?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Nigeria, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NG SD
Population 225,082,083 47,958,856
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +234 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112